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North American Press Buffalo Creek Vineyard Red Wine The Mentor 2023

$3499
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Nevada isn't on anyone's wine map, which is precisely why Matt Niess went there. Buffalo Creek Vineyard sits at 5,500 feet in the Carson Range, planted in decomposed granite and farmed with no spray and no till, conditions that would humble most European vines. Niess spent nearly a decade making Burgundian-style wine at Radio-Coteau before founding North American Press in 2019 to work exclusively with North America's native grapes and their hybrids. The Mentor is a field blend of Frontenac Noir and St. Croix, fermented with wild yeast and bottled unfined and unfiltered. It drinks with real lift and a cola-tinged bite, and a portion of every sale supports nonprofits protecting California wetlands and Indigenous cultures. Wine as an actual expedition, no passport required.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb chops, burgers off the charcoal, or smoky barbecue ribs. Serve with a slight chill.

Tasting Profile

Full-bodied and juicy, with dark berry fruit, a floral top note and a cola-like edge. Bright acidity keeps it lively; the tannins stay soft.